Utah Gov. Spencer Cox calls social media companies ‘conflict entrepreneurs’ that share blame for Charlie Kirk’s death Summary Utah Governor Spencer Cox told NBC’s Meet the Press that social media platforms have played a “direct role” in recent assassinations and assassination attempts, pointing to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley […]
Inside elite Ivy League prep for the ultrawealthy: $30K semesters, hand-picked internships, and custom-built résumés Summary This Business Insider piece profiles Ivy Link, a bespoke admissions-consulting firm led by former Columbia admissions officer Adam Nguyen, and the high-cost, high-touch world of Ivy League preparation for ultrawealthy families. The report outlines how some families begin planning […]
We tried living abroad for 6 weeks: Proved we could do it; liked it Summary Two New Yorkers spent just over six weeks in Mexico as a trial run for full-time life abroad. They left their Brooklyn flat, flew their cat south, and split time between Puerto Escondido and Mexico City to test whether they […]
Chidwick Closing Gap to Kenney on All-Time Money List After Triton Win Summary Stephen Chidwick won the Triton Jeju $200,000 Short Deck event, taking the $3,455,000 first prize — the biggest single win of his career. The victory pushed his live tournament earnings past $70 million to roughly $71.7 million, putting him firmly in contention […]
Robert Clarke Turns a Freeroll Into an 888poker LIVE London Main Event Shot Summary Robert Clarke, a busy teaching assistant and youth worker in SEN (special educational needs), used patience and grit to turn a freeroll satellite on 888poker into a seat for the 888poker LIVE London Main Event (£1,250 buy-in, £250,000 GTD). Clarke, who […]
Sonny Dean Beats JaackMaate to First Hendon Mob Cash at 888poker LIVE London Summary Sonny Dean secured the first Hendon Mob cash for the Dean family during the £1,250 Main Event at 888poker LIVE London. The younger cousin of YouTuber Jack “JaackMaate” Dean, Sonny has been following Jack around live events and this is only […]
WPT Global Ambassador Deal Offers Nacho Barbero ‘A New Beginning’ Summary Nacho Barbero has joined WPT Global as an ambassador after leaving ACR earlier this year. Barbero calls the move “a fresh start,” accepting responsibility for his exit from ACR and welcoming the opportunity to represent a growing, globally available poker brand. He praises WPT […]
Lucas Tae Dominates Venetian Showdown Series with Four Victories Summary The Venetian Showdown Series ran from 1 August to 1 September, hosting 52 events with 6,323 total entrants and $1,508,045 in prize money. Florida’s Lucas Tae was the standout, winning four titles across the festival — including the marquee Event #10: $400 NLH Ultimate Stack […]
Gang Wang Goes on the Run of a Lifetime to Win 888poker Live London Main Event Summary Gang Wang turned a short-stack situation into a spectacular victory at the 888poker Live London Main Event, overcoming a 367-player field to take the title and a £86,600 top prize. After a dramatic final-table surge — including multiple […]
Which Crusher Leads Triton’s Ivan Leow Player of the Year Race With Days to Go? Summary Artur Martirosian sits atop the 2025 Triton Poker Ivan Leow Player of the Year leaderboard with 4,442 points after an extraordinary run of 20 cashes this year. Alex Foxen is the nearest challenger on 4,022 points, while Dan Dvoress, […]
